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Jason Elkins - who has written 135 posts on Transparent Christian Magazine.
Jason Elkins is the owner and editor of Transparent Christian Magazine and spends his day supporting small business with their web efforts at Keystone Business Solutions. Jason is a father of two, a husband of one and a follower of Jesus.
Special Transparent Magazine Feature Issue January 2010
Once a month, Transparent Magazine will ‘publish’ a short issue with a couple of articles featuring an artist, author or person of interest. This individual will be interviewed, write an article of their own, and have their own ‘Video of the Week’ if it fits, and hopefully make an impact on your soul. This month’s [...]
Continue reading...Maureen Murphy Interview – Nashville R&B Singer Loses 100 Pounds, Finds Freedom, Fresh Music and a New Outlook – Jason Elkins
Friday, January 29, 2010
I met Maureen Murphy a few years ago while she was singing backup for a friend. I loved her voice and went to see her a few weeks later while she put on a blues/rock/soul show, and I was hooked. Seeing her live is nothing short of a spiritual experience. Recently we sat down to talk [...]
Continue reading...Church in a Sand Trap? – Jason Elkins
Monday, January 25, 2010
My pastor friend understands (and helped to teach me) that “church” is NOT what happens for an hour on Sunday mornings, but a general term that ‘takes place’ wherever you are, if you listen and allow yourself to be available.
Continue reading...Video of the Week – New York Mets Player – Johan Santana Giving some Love to His Teammates
Monday, January 25, 2010
I almost always post a music video here, however I just loved this clip of professional baseball player Johan Santana giving personalized handshakes to his teammates in the dugout.
Continue reading...An 11 Year Old Entrepreneur, Kianna Elkins – Launches a New Custom Jewelry Website and Helps a Local Autism Center – Jason Elkins
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Transparent: If this takes off, what do you plan to do with your profits? Kianna: I'm saving a 3rd of the money for more beads and stuff, and hope to make enough to eventually buy more valuable beads. Another 3rd I'm setting aside for the business, and the last 3rd I'm using as spending money. That makes up 90%, and the other 10% I give away. The spending money, I'm saving for something valuable... I really like those small laptops!
Continue reading...The Isle of Misfit Toys Christmas Party – Jason Elkins
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Years ago I worked for a technology startup in Michigan. I didn’t foresee the tech bubble bursting or the owners embezzling borrowing our venture capital. That organization, like many organizations at that time who were otherwise healthy, quickly collapsed and I was out of a job. This pushed me reluctantly into my [...]
Continue reading...Campfires, Prayer and a Legacy List – Jason Elkins
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I want him to be fierce like a warrior in defending himself and others. I want him to pursue positive passions. (He certainly has the tenacity!) I want him to lean towards idealism and to ask questions when he doesn't understand something. I want him to question authority and tradition (even mine). I want him to be kind and show God’s love to others in his actions. I want him to make good decisions when faced with challenges. I want him to find joy in music and peace in Jesus.
Continue reading...Can You Hear Her Now? Belinda Jane Reaches Out, One Call at a Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I met Belinda Jane a few years ago at the Indieheaven sponsored Christian Music Conference, ”CIA Summit” in Franklin, Tennessee. Her quick smile and Georgia drawl immediately put me at ease. We recently discussed some new developments in her ministry and her life. Transparent: Tell me about this new phone calling campaign/ministry – ”A Call a [...]
Continue reading...Video of the Week “The Weight” Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and Old Crow Medicine Show
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
This song, done originally by “The Band” may be one of my earliest musical memories. I am a big fan of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and fell in love with OCMS a few years ago. I hope you enjoy their version.
Continue reading...My Fragile Ego and Why Spongebob is Better Than the News – Jason Elkins
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Strangely in the same week, I had two people tell me that they loved my heart and I had contributed to their life in a positive way, but I certainly didn’t obsess over THEIR statements, so why on EARTH would something like an ‘un-subscription notice’ bother me so much?
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Friday, January 29, 2010
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